{"id":87598,"date":"2026-02-13T14:42:40","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T09:12:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=87598"},"modified":"2026-02-13T14:49:40","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T09:19:40","slug":"tangkhul-hui-and-kombai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/tangkhul-hui-and-kombai\/","title":{"rendered":"Tangkhul Hui and Kombai"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><b>Tangkhul Hui and Kombai Latest News<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assam Rifles, the country&#8217;s oldest paramilitary force, is preparing dog squads comprising Tangkhul Hui and Kombai, two indigenous breeds from Manipur and Tamil Nadu, respectively, along with the imported breeds.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>About Tangkhul Hui<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tangkhul Hui, also known as <\/span><b>Haofa<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is a <\/span><b>breed of dog raised by the Tangkhul people<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the Ukhrul district of <\/span><b>Manipur<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is originally a <\/span><b>sighthound dog<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that was <\/span><b>developed as a hunting companion.\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is also<\/span><b> considered by some as a guard dog<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> due to its strong will and <\/span><b>protective instinct.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a <\/span><b>large sized dog<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with a strong body, powerful jaws,<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">deep and broad chest and <\/span><b>erect ears.\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their innocent face, cropped ears, <\/span><b>dark complexion<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>bulging black eye<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">s give them the <\/span><b>look of a black Indian bear.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are very <\/span><b>resistant to diseases.\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>population <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of purebred Haofa is <\/span><b>steadily declining<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, making it increasingly <\/span><b>rare to find dogs of original lineage.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>About Kombai<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is an <\/span><b>ancient Indian dog breed<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that originated in the <\/span><b>Kombai region of Tamil Nadu.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also known as the <\/span><b>Indian Bore Hound or Combai<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it has been <\/span><b>used for centuries by local tribes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for <\/span><b>guarding property and hunting <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wild boar and other large game.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Known for its <\/span><b>bravery and loyalty<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the Kombai was historically prized by South Indian royalty and warriors for protection and combat.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It was even <\/span><b>used in military contexts during regional conflicts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a <\/span><b>muscular, athletic dog <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with a deep chest, broad head, and strong limbs built for strength and endurance.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Its coat is short, smooth,<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and dense, usually in <\/span><b>reddish-brown (tan) or dark brown shades,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> often with a <\/span><b>black mask.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has a slightly arched back, <\/span><b>curved tail<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>erect or semi-pricked ears,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> giving it an alert and formidable look.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is generally <\/span><b>hardy and disease-resistant.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deccanherald.com\/india\/assam\/manipurs-tangkhul-hui-kombai-of-tamil-nadu-to-boost-sniffer-power-of-assam-rifles-3896373\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">DH<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tangkhul Hui and Kombai are two indigenous breeds of dogs from Manipur and Tamil Nadu, respectively. 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